In Fortnite, the cube has finally exploded and now there are zombies

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale, the big Halloween event has finally arrived. The cube on the island has exploded, and zombies are emerging from its fragments. They need to be killed just like your fellow players.

Are there now zombies in Fortnite: Battle Royale? Indeed. The creepy undead are now roaming the Battle Royale mode, after the cube matter has burst on the floating island and fragments have spread all over the map.

From these chunks, the so-called “Monsters” spawn, reminiscent of the husks from the regular Fortnite PvE mode Save the World. The theory that everything in Battle Royale is just a sequel to the main story now seems extremely likely.

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New game mode for Halloween: The zombies will only bother you in the new game mode “Fortnitemares: Nightmares.” The mode for the Halloween event is likely to continue until November 26 and offers zombies in addition to the usual Battle Royale fun. So, you kill the undead just like your fellow players.

This is how the zombie game mode works in Fortnite

PvE meets PvP: As mentioned, you are now no longer alone with your fellow players on the map. From the fragments of the cube, the monsters emerge, appearing in various sizes.

  • Large fragments spawn big creatures. You can find them in the cursed areas.
  • Small fragments spawn smaller enemies. They can appear anywhere on the map.
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What do you gain by killing the zombies? The undead are not only annoying, they also leave behind great loot and create more action. This leads to wild chaotic fights when players confront a horde of monsters and are then caught in the crossfire by other players.

The whole scene strongly resembles the zombies from the Battle Royale mode Blackout from Black Ops 4. There, the zombies even gifted our author Jürgen his first kill.

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New weapons against monsters: Only in the Nightmares mode, there’s the new weapon “Monster Hunter.” This is essentially the already known crossbow that has not been in the game until now. It has been reworked and now deals four times the damage against the monsters.

New outfit for monster hunting: In the shop, there is the new outfit “Deadfire”. This is the male counterpart to the Season 6 title character Calamity and represents a male cowboy. Together with the corresponding back bling and the axe, this set is reactive. The more kills you make with it and the longer you survive, the more its appearance changes to that of an undead ghost cowboy.

Regular new challenges: To keep the new mode exciting until the end, Epic is planning to regularly introduce new challenges. This way, you can unlock even more cosmetic items. The first challenges are:

As a reward, there is an emoji for the first tasks and at the end of all challenges, a cool glider that looks like a ghost train.

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How does it all play out? The new mode promises a lot of fun and plenty of chaos. As soon as we can look at it in peace, we will provide you with a play report along with an assessment here.

At any rate, everything sounds good and it seems that the eternal wait for the cube and its bizarre activities has finally paid off:

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This is how you stay updated with Fortnite: You can find even more news, stories, and guides about Fortnite on our Facebook page, which is dedicated solely to Fortnite and its Battle Royale offshoot!

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ArcheAge: How fans are reacting to the sale and layoffs

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

The sale of Trion Worlds to Gamigo has panicked the fans of the games. There is already a heated discussion in the official forum of the MMORPG ArcheAge as the purchase is already having an impact on the title.

Many fans of Trion Worlds games are worried after the company was acquired by Gamigo – especially the players of ArcheAge.

Players are concerned

This is how the ArcheAge fans are reacting to the purchase of Trion Worlds by Gamigo: Initially, the community did not want to accept it and kept asking for an official statement. Panic erupted in the forum when Trion’s Director of Community Relations Linda “Brasse” Carlson finally confirmed that it is true: Trion Worlds has been sold to Gamigo.

Subsequently, the players expressed their concerns, as Gamigo does not enjoy the best reputation among many, and it also became known that almost all of Trion’s 200 employees, except for 25, had to leave. At least that was reported by Gamastura, citing anonymous sources.

  • TheOuroborus sarcastically explains in the official forum: “No reason to panic, everything is wonderful in the world! Whatever comes out of this, it certainly won’t be good news for the players.”
  • mulan states: “This is the end of ArcheAge. It’s sad, but all good things must come to an end…”
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What does Gamigo plan?

What does “Assignment for the Benefit of the Creditors” mean? In the official press release from Gamigo, it is stated that Trion Worlds was bought as “Assignment for the Benefit of the Creditors.” Gamigo is therefore only purchasing the assets it wants to continue working with to generate profit.

This, of course, worries many players. Profit is now the priority.

This raises the question for some players of why a company would buy another studio that has interesting online games, but then does not retain the majority of the staff to continue operating those games as before.

  • hinji writes on Reddit: “This is Gamigo. They buy ‘dying’ companies, fire most of the staff, and let the company continue with a skeleton crew (which can positively affect cash flow). Then they milk every drop out of the games.”
  • Bloodthurst states on Gamestar: “My God, this is opaque. I wanted to know why you buy a developer if you plan to lay off (almost) the entire staff. So I did a little research and now I understand a lot clearer. Gamigo is actually not Gamigo anymore, but a financial investor, which essentially means ‘locust.’ Gamigo was originally acquired by Samarion S.E., which in turn was bought by ‘solidare real estate holding.’ After the purchase, they renamed themselves to ‘Blockescence PLC.’ And when I googled their ISIN, it also mentioned that it was not Gamigo that bought Trion, but Blockescence.”
  • Andromeda Deluxe writes in the official forum: “Basically, Gamigo has taken over every old game that has gone under at its original studio and is now running it. However, the games are now in a kind of ‘limbo,’ although all data such as player accounts and logins are still present.”
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ArcheAge fans fear the worst…

Why are ArcheAge fans particularly afraid? ArcheAge was supposed to receive the big update 5.0 on today’s October 24, which introduces a lot of new content. Many were looking forward to this.

There were fears that this update would now be delayed. And the fears were justified. Additionally, players are wondering how the Korean development studio of ArcheAge, XLGames, will cope with Gamigo and how this cooperation will unfold.

The purchase of Trion Worlds shows initial effects: As stated in the official forum, the major update 5.0 “Relics of Hiram” had to be postponed indefinitely. The purchase of Trion Worlds by Gamigo was cited as the reason, which brought about some changes. The team is now initially focused on keeping the servers running.

One will have to wait and see how the games ArcheAge,

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PUBG: A leak reveals the new winter map with castle

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

For PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), a winter map is in the works. A data miner shows first major impressions of the map.

What’s new? A data miner has now found game data of PUBG to recreate the map. With the camera, he flies to the most interesting points of the map and shows them in the video.

Dihor Otok (Vikendi) – The winter map in PUBG

What is shown? The tour of the map starts high in the north and then works its way across the cool playing field.

Cosmodrome: The cosmodrome shows an abandoned space base. It also includes a rocket and a launch device.

Frozen River: Just nearby, there is a frozen river stretching across parts of the map. At its end in the north, it flows into the sea.

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A mysterious castle: About in the middle of the map, on a small island, stands a castle. This is the next point in the data miner’s video tour after the frozen river. There you will find destroyed castle walls and towers. Behind the walls, there are many rooms that invite close-range duels.

Cement Factory: Players will likely find more open field at the cement factory. The grey block is surrounded by many towers and conveyor belts.

Frozen Lake: Around the frozen lake, there are houses. Good opportunities for snipers to shoot players sliding over the ice surface.

Many Villages: Apart from these special places, smaller villages can be found all over the map for hiding and looting.

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The data miner states that this recreation of the map is probably not 100% accurate. By release, the map will likely still change.

What do we know about the winter map in PUBG?

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This information is new: On Reddit, the data miner allthenewsisgoodnews conducted a small Q&A session about the map. He says that

  • the desired footprints are probably indeed in the game
  • the snow behaves dynamically, similar to fog
  • the castle towers are accessible, but do not represent a sniper paradise. There are many accesses to the towers

Now players are eagerly waiting for the PUBG team to introduce the new map in detail. Are you looking forward to the new map?

This winter map “Nördheim” was designed by PUBG fans

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Black Ops 4: Update increases server tick rate, boosts black market

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

After the downgrade allegations regarding the server tick rate compared to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta, Treyarch promised to improve the network performance of the game. An update has now brought initial steps. The black market is also expected to run better after the patch.

As the studio stated on Reddit, they have already begun working on network performance and improving the quality of the online experience as part of the Black Ops 4 update from October 23. Previously, fans had stormed the barricades as the server performance in the game appeared to be worse than in the beta.

Improvements to the Network of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – Tick Rate Increased

What the developers of Black Ops 4 say on Reddit: The first phase of the planned adjustments to the network has already been implemented at targeted locations.

Now, they will cautiously monitor the overall performance to ensure that these updates work as intended. Only then will they begin the next update phase.

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Treyarch emphasizes that it is important that these updates are delivered cautiously and in small increments, as changes to the network infrastructure can have both positive and negative consequences. The impact of each update must therefore be closely monitored.

The stability and performance of Black Ops 4 is the highest priority for the developers, and they are continuously working to improve performance.

What has actually changed? As reported by the site CharlieIntel and some users on Reddit, measurements after the update have shown that the server tick rate in Black Ops 4 has apparently been increased from 20Hz to 30Hz.

What comes next? As Treyarch has already announced, there will be further updates and work on the network of Black Ops 4 over the next 2 weeks. This aims to further enhance the quality of the online experience following the launch phase. The focus continues to be on performance.

Black Market Progress in Black Ops 4 Has Been Fixed

What else is included in the current update? In addition to numerous other fixes, adjustments, and stability improvements for all platforms, it is primarily adjustments to the black market that should please many players.

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After fans complained en masse about the too slow progress with this feature in recent days, Treyarch has stepped in and adjusted the rate at which progress is made.

The improvements apply to all traditional multiplayer modes and to the battle royale mode Blackout. Now you no longer have to play for several hours to at least rank up one level on the black market.

What do the fans say? The new update and the changes that come with it have been received positively by the fans.

Although there are still some annoying bugs after this update, fans appreciate Treyarch for the speed and frequency with which the developers are working on Black Ops 4.

While 30Hz is still not the 60Hz requested by many fans from the beta, it is definitely an improvement and a step in the right direction – considering it is only the first wave of adjustments.

The game is continuously being improved in every aspect, and the community is optimistic that Treyarch’s update strategy is on the right track.

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Destiny 2: What is actually happening with the Faction Rally in Forsaken?

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 2 minutes

With the launch of the Forsaken expansion and the start of Season 4, the faction fights in Destiny 2 took a forced break and are being reworked since then. Data miners have now found initial hints about possible changes.

The faction rallies have been on hold since the beginning of Season 4 – even though they were already revised for Season 3. However, there was a lot of criticism from Guardians regarding the new format. Bungie wanted to use this feedback to fundamentally improve the event.

Caution – Potential Spoilers! Read on at your own risk!

What could change in the faction rally

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Here is what is officially known about the group fights so far: Since the break, the faction fights have been quiet. According to Bungie, more information was to come after the launch of Forsaken. But so far, no one knows when they will return or what the changes might look like. The studio is silent on this.

Here is what the changes might look like: At least regarding potential changes to the event, there is now some movement in the game. A data miner, who has previously discovered details about the curse cycle of the dreaming city, has stumbled upon some audio files that might reveal more about the future of the faction rally.

This is what is in the data:

  • There should now be more than just plundering Lost Sectors and stacking fame
  • Factions should send Guardians on jobs to collect or trade materials
  • What the jobs will look like is still unclear
  • The recordings suggest that it will be possible for players to craft faction weapons and armor
  • Story: Asher Mir, the NPC vendor on Io, has apparently allied himself with the Dead Orbit and is not particularly fond of Earth
  • Whether other known NPCs will ally with the other two factions is still unclear
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Will this happen? All this information from the leak is unconfirmed and should be viewed with caution. Much could still change and turn out completely differently. However, if these details prove true, Bungie could be taking a step in the right direction.

Because the crafting aspect alone could keep numerous fans engaged for a long time, if it really is possible to create faction gear yourself. Especially if the items come with random rolls. It also looks like the story around the factions might be expanded a bit – another feature that many fans have been wishing for a long time.

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What do you think about this leak? Would you be happy to craft your own faction gear? What changes would you wish for the faction rally?

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Red Dead Redemption 2: Major leak shows what you will play tomorrow

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

New gameplay leaks for Red Dead Redemption 2 show brutal brawls, horse bonding, bounties, and more. Check out the videos here.

Fans can hardly wait for the release of Red Dead Redemption 2. The time until the release tomorrow night (October 26 at 12:00 AM) is now being filled with many gameplay leaks. These show various situations: from brutal fistfights in first-person view to missions.

Spoiler: Keep in mind that leaks may spoil parts of the story. We will embed the gameplay videos here.

Major leak of gameplay videos – Here’s how Red Dead Redemption 2 plays

On Reddit, users presented many new gameplay videos on the evening of October 23.

Update: The video has since been removed.

8 minutes hunting: In Red Dead Redemption 2, there is a wide variety of wildlife. Hunting is important so you can sell pelts or gather food. The following 8-minute video focuses on hunting. Arthur must read and track signs to ultimately find and hunt the deer.

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More gameplay leaks

In a Reddit thread, all the leaks published in the last hours are currently being collected.

Particularly active is also the Instagram channel of allgamesbeta. Currently, there are over 30 clips with leaked gameplay from Red Dead Redemption 2. Update: The Instagram channel has been shut down.

Brawl: The video featured a clip from a bar fight. These fights are said to be especially impressive in first-person view.

Heist – Minor mission spoiler: In the following video, you see a mission where the gang robs a train.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mUbu2ZV7fY

Weapon leak: From the guidebook of Red Dead Redemption 2, there have already been insights into the huge map that you will soon play on. Now there is also a list of available weapons. Some have already been presented in videos. In the following gallery, you will find an overview from revolvers to shotguns to meat cleavers.

Stay updated on Red Dead Redemption 2: Follow our Facebook page for Red Dead Redemption 2 so you don’t miss any information in the future.

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Fortnite: Update 6.20 brings monsters – Patch notes in English

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In Fortnite, the update 6.20 today is all about Halloween. Fortnite joyfully calls “Trick or Treat!” and launches an event where PvE monsters invade the Battle Royale. We will highlight the patch notes in English and pick out the most important information.

Today’s patch mainly brings nightmares for Save the World and Battle Royale. Additionally, new weapons, time modes, and balance changes will be introduced.

Furthermore, Epic has completely revamped the friends list. Epic aims to enhance the community experience in Fortnite and will be making regular adjustments in the future. For now, the main friends list has received a new look.

Island Explodes: As we see in the video, the floating island has exploded, the space cube is free, and monsters have poured over the world. It seems we were quite close with our story prediction.

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The Highlights of the Patch Notes 6.20 for Fortnite: Battle Royale

New Event Nightmares: The Space Cube sends cube monsters that attack players. They appear near cursed areas. Random cube fragments are also expected to be created.

These monsters can leave behind loot. Those who defeat them will receive some shield.

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Additionally, a weapon called “Monster Hunter” is coming; it is epic and does 40 base damage. It deals 4x damage to monsters. It will stay in the game as long as the event runs. You can find it on the ground, in chests, and in vending machines in Fortnite.

New Items for Creative Mode: There are new grenades to start mini-games or to set up similar large scenes where mini-games can then take place. The grenades are available in a new vending machine at the southern tip of Loot Lakes.

The smaller challenges include:

  • Obstacle Course
  • a building challenge
  • and a shooting range.
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The larger items with their own scenes include:

  • Spike Stadium 2 – a vending machine dispenses grenades and traps
  • a pocket pirate ship – Here, there are 2 pirate ships, the goal is to sink the other team’s ship
  • and the pocket pirate ship in the battleship variant – two large metal ships, plus there are grenades and rockets
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New Weapon Firearm: The firearm (six-shooter) comes in green, blue, and purple. It deals 34/36/38 damage and shoots slower when aiming, but also more accurately. You can find it on the ground, in chests, and in vending machines.

Rocket Launcher wears a pumpkin: This is purely a cosmetic change; the rocket launcher has received a pumpkin head.

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The Pumpkin Rocket Launcher

Hand Cannon significantly improved: The hand cannon now deals much more damage to buildings and opponents. The damage has been significantly buffed.

More stink bombs: Stink bombs should now be found more frequently in Fortnite.

Gliders now deployable: For one week, “Height Rumble” is happening in Fortnite: Battle Royale. Gliders can be deployed again.

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Downed players die faster: Players going down will now be eliminated in 50 seconds, not in 100 seconds anymore.

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Storm weaker but faster: The waiting times for the storm have been reduced. In phase 3 from 120 to 90, in phase 5 from 70 to 50. However, the maximum damage of the storm has been reduced from 10 to 8.

The Highlights of the Patch Notes for Save the World

Event starts: Part 1 of Nightmares in “Save the World” is available. There is the setting “Hexylvania” and the quest line “Under the Blood Moon.” Epic has expanded it with a new storyline.

Players can earn candies in Hexylvania and buy nightmare llamas with them. These llamas feature the 7 Halloween heroes from 2017 and a survivor set in nightmare look. Collecting all survivors will unlock the legendary pumpkin head thrower.

In the nightmare llamas, there are also new weapons in the “Rat Rod” style.

New Enemies: Vampiric floaters roam in Hexylvania. These are fog monsters that heal themselves when they attack you. During the day, they are weaker. Additionally, husks seem to have put on pumpkin lanterns.

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New in the Shop: The new hero Revolverhand-Calamity is also new to the game. Plus Explorer Bloodfinder AC. 

Founder Reward: Upon logging in, founders will receive Skull Ranger Ramirez and Brainiac Jonesy.

Save the World on Sale: Apparently as a substitute for the fact that Save the World will not be free in 2018, there is also a sale until November 6th. Save the World is 50% off during this time.

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Red Dead Redemption 2: These are the exclusive contents of the PS4

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Players who play Red Dead Redemption 2 on PlayStation 4 will get some exclusive game content. We reveal what that will be.

Red Dead Redemption PS4 Timed Exclusives

When Red Dead Redemption 2 is released on 26.10.2018 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, there will be a few differences between the versions. Players on PlayStation 4 will have access to content a few days earlier than Xbox players, which is still off-limits on the Microsoft console. Some of these “Time Exclusive Items” have now been revealed.

Which items are available? A total of 4 different items have been presented, which PS4 players can access immediately. They are:

  • Grizzlies Outlaw Outfit (Story Mode and Red Dead Online): A special look for the main character.
  • Red Chestnut Arabian Horse (Red Dead Online): A stylish horse known in-game for its speed and good handling.
  • Alligator Skin Ranch Cutter Saddle (Red Dead Online): A saddle that increases the horse’s health points and stamina.
  • High Roller Double Action Revolver (Red Dead Online): A powerful revolver with a particularly fast rate of fire.
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The trailer further states that there will be “more” exclusive items in Red Dead Online, which will be released in November.

When will Xbox players get the items? However, fans on Xbox One won’t have to wait long until they can catch up. Exactly 30 days after the respective release of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online, the “Exclusives” will also be available on Xbox One.

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What do you think of these time-exclusive items? A cool thing or not worth mentioning? What is your opinion as an Xbox player?

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After 11 years you can finally download WoW: Classic again

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The wait will soon be over. Today marks the beginning of the download for World of Warcraft: Classic! We will tell you what you need to do.

Update: The download is active! You can select it in the Battle.net launcher under the game “World of Warcraft”. Now choose “Blizzcon-Demo” under “Account/Region” below.

Original message: One of the major highlights at this year’s BlizzCon is a first look at a game that is actually over a decade old. The classic version of World of Warcraft will be playable as a demo for a few days.

Starting today, October 24, 2018, you can already download the classic version of World of Warcraft. Blizzard announced this in the official forum. This way, you can start playing in time for BlizzCon next week without having to go through cumbersome updates.

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The download will begin “throughout the day” – there is still no exact time.

Here’s how you can play WoW: Classic yourself: To play the demo of World of Warcraft: Classic, you absolutely need a ticket for BlizzCon 2018. If you’re not in America, you can also buy the Virtual Ticket and experience BlizzCon from home. You can even purchase the Virtual Ticket for gold if you don’t want to spend a cent.

Download via Battle.net App: The download of World of Warcraft: Classic takes place through the Battle.net launcher, where all other current Blizzard games are also available. This is necessary, as the “new old” version of Classic supports some modern social features, such as cross-game chat and various anti-cheat measures of the Battle.net app.

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As soon as the download officially starts, we will update this article.

What is the extent of the demo? In the demo, you can play the two areas Westfall and Barrens. Your characters start at level 15 and cannot be leveled beyond level 19. But beware: After a few hours, your connection may be disconnected.

Are you looking forward to World of Warcraft: Classic? What will you play? Or will you prefer to wait for the full release?

A former developer, however, assumes that Classic will not be fully ready until 2021.

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Fortnite down: Servers offline – Update 6.2 brings Fortnitemares

Robert Albrecht Robert Albrecht Reading time 2 minutes

The new update 6.2 brings the Halloween season 2018 on this Wednesday, October 24. The servers of Fortnite: Battle Royale will go offline on all platforms (PC/Mac, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, iOS, Android). During the maintenance, a patch will be available for download. When will the servers go offline and when will Fortnite be playable again?

It’s getting spooky in Fortnite: As last year, Fortnite will transform for Halloween and get a much darker look. New skins, thematically adjusted weapons, and changes to the map – we will likely get quite a bit with today’s update.

Before you can start the “Fortnitemares,” the name of the event, you will have to go through maintenance.

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Fortnite servers go offline – When will they be back online?

When does the server downtime start? Around 9:30 AM German time, player search will be disabled. At 10:00 AM, the Fortnite servers will be down. You will have to take a break.

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When will the Fortnite servers be back online? The timeframe for maintenance usually ranges between two to three hours. Around noon, you should be able to log back in!

When the servers are back online, you will learn about it as usual at MeinMMO. Here you will also find the patch notes, which will be released on time at the start of the downtime.

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What does update 6.2 bring for the Battle Royale fraction? The most important change has already led to controversial discussions in the community. The mechanic known from the height rush mode, where the glider can not only be used initially but also when falling from great heights, is now permanently unlocked in all modes.

According to Epic, this is an experiment. They want to analyze and evaluate the impacts. The mechanic will be active for one week. Has the end of fall damage arrived?

Otherwise, there are mainly speculations about the new Halloween event Fortnitemares speculation. There will probably be another cowboy skin, and there are also speculations about the return of the Pumpkin Rocket Launcher. In addition, new challenges and changes to the map are likely. We can’t wait to see what awaits us after the update.

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Is it coming back? The Pumpkin Rocket Launcher

What can Save the World players look forward to: In the Fortnite subreddit, there was only the announcement of the Fortnitemares. Apart from the cryptic hint “The darkness rises,” Epic has remained tight-lipped for now. Even for the PvE part, players will have to wait until the end of maintenance.

Are you excited about the Halloween event Fortnitemares?

Update: The patch notes are here. A lot happening.

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MapleStory 2 is cute, but players are selling offensive items

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

In the child-friendly anime MMORPG MapleStory 2, players can design their own costumes and sell them to other players on the marketplace. However, of course, this is not just about decent clothes.

It’s actually a cool idea to sell self-designed costumes in the very successful MMORPG MapleStory 2 to other players. But the internet is simply a place where people also express their indecent fantasies.

MapleStory 2 has a problem with inappropriate costumes

What happened? The feature to design your own costumes in MapleStory 2 and offer them for sale on the marketplace is currently being “misused” by some players. They are designing indecent and inappropriate clothing and making it available on the marketplace. For example, it is possible to buy a costume of Adolf Hitler or SM clothing made of leather and latex.

Many players and also the developer Nexon do not find that funny. After all, the recently launched MapleStory 2 is aimed not only at adult players but also at a younger audience.

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Where is the problem? Although Nexon states that the marketplace is actively monitored and players can send a notification about inappropriate content to the team, the design feature is used so actively that Nexon is simply overwhelmed.

Time and again, costumes slip through that should not actually be offered at all. Nexon itself explains that due to the number of offers, the review process takes longer than expected. However, the team aims to respond more quickly and better identify inappropriate items.

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“Proud to be white” – Proud to be white – is written on this t-shirt

There are also keyword filters that, for example, do not allow words like “Trump” or “Porn” in the description of a costume, yet it is easy to find inappropriate costumes:

  • with racist phrases
  • pornographic images on clothing
  • or the depiction of US President Trump
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A problem that was to be expected

What do the players think? Very few people are particularly surprised that this has happened. For many, it was simply to be expected because the internet tends to function this way. There will always be players who exploit and “misuse” such systems.

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Player wearing a Trump mask and “Make America Great Again” hat. – Source: Reddit

Ejoty comments on Kotaku: “This is what I expect from an item shop of this kind. There are many ways to filter these things before they come into the store, but I don’t think they will do that.”

Castagere Shaikura says on MassivelyOP: “When will game developers wake up? You can never give players such ‘power.’ Especially not in an online game.”

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PC version for Red Dead Redemption 2 – This gives hope

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

Fans are particularly hoping for a PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2. There is still no official announcement, but Media Markt has now provided new hints about it.

Media Markt has listed a release date for a PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2019. Now fans are discussing whether this listing was a mistake or if it is actually a placeholder for an announcement from Rockstar.

Many fans would be happy about a PC version of RDR 2. So far, the release is officially only planned for Xbox One and PlayStation 4. This product page from the retailer has now given many fans new hope for such a PC version.

Media Markt leaks Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC

As reported by the Dutch website TechTastic, there is a product page for the PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2 on the Media Markt website.

When is the PC version coming? On the website, Media Markt showed a release date of December 31, 2019. This is obviously just a placeholder.

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What do the fans say? Now people speculate whether Media Markt really knows “more” than the fans. Does Media Markt already know that a PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming and has accidentally revealed it too early on the shop? After all, the website even displays an image of the game box as a PC version. This has now given players new hope.

Other players are calling for the hype to be tempered. “Media Markt trolled us” and “This isn’t real. Nothing is confirmed,” users write on Reddit.

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What speaks for a PC version of RDR 2?

Although Rockstar Games has not announced a PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2 yet, many fans are hoping for it. Because there are many players who own a powerful gaming PC but do not have a console. Reasons for hoping for a version for computers include:

  • GTA 5 Online is extremely successful. It was initially released for consoles, and later also for PC. Fans believe Rockstar must see this opportunity and therefore cannot do without a PC version of the Western game.
  • In June 2018, a former Rockstar employee listed on his LinkedIn profile that he was working on a PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2.

What many players believe: Generally, many believe Rockstar is planning a PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2 but wants to keep it secret to boost sales on PS4 and Xbox One.

It is speculated that Rockstar wants to keep players in the dark so they will switch to the console and not wait for a PC version.

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Until Rockstar announces a PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2, such leaks should be treated with caution.

Red Dead Redemption 2 will be released on October 26, 2018, for Xbox One and PS4.

Have you pre-ordered Red Dead Redemption 2? From now on, you can already download the huge game, the preload for RDR 2 is available.

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Destiny 2 Survey: What do you think of the Festival of the Lost?

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

Currently, the Halloween event Festival of the Lost is in full swing in Destiny 2. We want to know how you are experiencing the event.

Right now, Guardians in Destiny 2 have their hands full. Besides the October Iron Banner and the activities of the third Curse Week, the Festival of the Lost is being held. But how do fans feel about the Halloween event?

What fans are saying about the Festival of the Lost in Destiny 2

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Looking at fan reactions on Reddit and other discussion platforms, the Halloween event is predominantly receiving positive feedback from Guardians in its early days.

What fans like about the Festival of the Lost: Especially fans who are already familiar with the Halloween event from Destiny 1 are pleased. They emphasize that Bungie has apparently learned its lesson from the Eververse disasters. This time, the studio has organized a solid event without primarily trying to squeeze money from the Guardians.

The last Festival of the Lost was derisively referred to by fans as the “Festival of the Cost”. Many of the event-specific items were hidden behind engrams that had to be purchased with real money. This has now changed. Additionally, the event now offers more than the first time.

The following aspects are particularly well received by fans:

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What fans criticize about the Festival of the Lost: However, there are also quite critical voices. Some fans complain that the contents of the festival do not keep them engaged for long.

Especially the Shattered Forest is being discussed controversially in the community. While some praise it as the Greater Rifts from Diablo 3, many Guardians find it boring after just a few runs and see it as lacking innovation. Some also consider the rewards from the activity a missed opportunity. Many fans had wished for more here.

Furthermore, accusations of recycling have arisen again. While it is nice that Bungie is trying to get more out of the Infinite Forest, the Shattered Forest is essentially nothing more – just darker. The fact that another Destiny 1 exotic, the Thunderlord, might return is also met with criticism from some Guardians. They would prefer something new instead.

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What do you think of the Festival of the Lost in Destiny 2?

In this context, we have prepared a survey and want to know from you: What do you think of the Festival of the Lost so far? Is the Halloween event in Destiny 2 meeting your expectations?

Keep in mind: You have only one option to answer. Thank you for your time and participation.

 

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CS:GO: Caught cheating – This is how he wanted to cover it up

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

A professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player was caught using an aimbot at a tournament. His rescue attempt was unfortunate and was filmed live. Now he and his team have been disqualified from the tournament.

What is it about? The CS:GO pro Nikhil “forsaken” Kumawat belongs to the clan OpTic India. They were together at the eXTREMESLAND Asia tournament playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

Sudden tournament pause: The tournament was unexpectedly paused because the officials wanted to inspect Kumawat’s computer. During the inspection, cheats were found on the player’s computer, apparently an aimbot.

CS:GO cheats at the tournament – He was caught

What kind of cheats were used? The eSports analyst Rod Breslau explains that the player used an aimbot during the match.

An aimbot is cheat software that automatically targets opponents appearing on the screen. Players therefore miss much less and are not reliant on their own reactions. It is clear that this violates the rules of fair competition.

How the aimbot worked for forsaken can be seen in the following video. Pay attention to how quickly he targets opponents.

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Not the first offense: This is not the first time Kumawat has been accused of using cheats. In this video from 2017, he appears to use an aimbot along with a wallhack.

A wallhack shows opponents who are behind walls. In the clip, you can see how Kumawat shoots at a wall where an opponent is standing, one he should not have been able to see yet.

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This is how the player tried to cover up his cheats

The referees inspected forsaken’s computer during the tournament. As they were about to discover the software, the player apparently tried to cover it up and grabbed the keyboard. The officials had to ultimately restrain his arms.

There is also a video showing this desperate effort.

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Player is no longer with the team: After this controversial news, forsaken’s team, OpTic India, issued a statement. It states that they are clearly against cheats.

The contract between Nikhil “forsaken” Kumawat and the team has been terminated.

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The cube in Fortnite has been putting on a show for 7 weeks, it’s just annoying now

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 4 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale, our author Jürgen is currently feeling a bit bored. The reason is the seemingly endless event involving the cube and the flying island.

Please don’t get me wrong: I love Fortnite, and one of the reasons for that is the many cool things that always happen on the map. Highlights so far have been the comet in Season 3 and the rocket launch, as well as the growing rifts in the sky in Season 4.

But the current event with the cube and its mischief in Seasons 5 and 6 isn’t quite capturing my interest.

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The road trip was already boring

Graffiti loser instead of Vikings: My beef with the current plot started when the story of Season 5 turned out to be a fun road trip. I never liked the silly graffiti dude Drift and found the Viking skins that came out at the same time much better.

It’s just annoying that the Norsemen never appeared in the story, and their lonely ship on the mountain didn’t even get a name. “Viking-Village” would have even been a typical Fortnite alliteration!

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Nothing is happening! Every week I hoped that something would finally happen and the road trip idyll would finally end. But every time a new picture of Drift came out, doing some nonsense with the color bomber and her friends.

Even the appearance of the long-awaited bonus skin “Enforcer” from the Road Trip Challenge was only acknowledged with a simple picture. Nothing else happened!

I expected the mysterious Enforcer to be at least as important for the further story as the Visitor back in Season 4. After all, he ignited the rocket and opened the rifts.

Instead, we got… “Kevin”.

The Cube: Cool, but too weird

But then something did happen in Season 5: Suddenly lightning struck Paradise Palms several times. A huge cube formed, which the Reddit community also named “Kevin, the Cube”.

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At that time, I was on my honeymoon in Ireland and sat somewhat puzzled in front of the articles that my colleagues had written about it.

What does a purple giant cube have to do with Fortnite? And then the thing somehow rolled around and left runes. What is all this?

This is getting too strange: Don’t get me wrong, a big cube rolling around was kind of cool. But it was already pretty weird for me and not really understandable. The previous plot elements were also quite chaotic, but still made some sense.

With the cube, I felt like a player in a pen and paper role-playing game, where the game master is on drugs and suddenly makes a pink spaceship appear in Aventuria.

Get to the end!

The cube just won’t go away! In the end, the cube finally disappeared in Loot Lake and turned it into a giant trampoline for a while. Funny, but again I thought, “Why?”.

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Then Season 5 was over, and Season 6 with the horror theme and the cool skins from the Battle Pass was already much more appealing. But the cube theme wasn’t over yet.

Now it can fly too! “Kevin” rose again along with the island in Loot Lake. Why? No one knows. It just is! Then the island also began to slowly fly around and activate the runes that the space cube had left behind in Season 5. In the end, the runes also flew, only to crash shortly after.

Meanwhile, the island along with the cube is back over the former Loot Lake, where it was originally too. There it seems to open a portal in the sky. Everything felt somehow familiar…

Do whatever you want, cube! And then I slowly couldn’t care less about all of it. Because this whole event has just gone on for too long. I can really understand the players on Reddit who are already making their jokes:

  • A sarcastic fellow reports: “Oh, I think I know what is going to happen: Kevin opens a portal to our world and things fall through!”
  • Another player still doesn’t really believe in the finale: “Surely Kevin will go for another round now and collect all the runes again, reset them to their original places, and activate them anew.”
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Well, hopefully that won’t happen. But this whole event with the cube and the island has already lasted about 7 weeks, and it’s finally time for something new.

Does the story end with Halloween? Luckily, there is hope for that. Because tomorrow, on October 24, the new Halloween event titled “Darkness has risen” starts.

Perhaps the portal will finally be open, and the next step in the Fortnite story will come. Hopefully, the whole cube plot will finally make sense.

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Razer Phone 2 the best gaming smartphone? This is what reviews say

Norman Wittkopf Norman Wittkopf Reading time 4 minutes

With the Razer Phone 2, peripheral manufacturer Razer recently introduced its second smartphone, which is primarily aimed at gamers but also targets other high-end enthusiasts. Initial press reviews now show how well the available model actually performs for gaming.

The first reviews of the Razer Phone 2 attest that the new model has made significant improvements in detail compared to last year’s predecessor. Visually, not much has changed in the design, and Razer continues to rely on a rectangular, bulky housing compared to other top models without a bezel-less display.

Additionally, two Dolby stereo speakers are again used at the top and bottom of the screen, while a fingerprint sensor is placed in the side power button.

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Technical Specifications of the Razer Phone 2

What’s new in the design: The Razer Phone 2 uses a shatter-resistant glass cover on the back instead of metal like the predecessor, which now also allows for wireless charging of the still 4,000 mAh battery according to the Qi standard. Additionally, Quick Charge 4.0+ is included.

Thanks to the new IP67 certification, protection against dust and temporary submersion in water is promised. Meanwhile, the rear manufacturer logo features a Chroma RGB lighting for various colors and effects.

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Display and Internal Values: Like the first Razer Phone, the new model features a 5.7-inch display with an IPS LCD panel and IGZO technology, which has a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. However, the brightness is reportedly increased by 50 percent.

  • Inside, there are still 8 GB of RAM, with a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and Adreno 630 GPU handling the computing tasks. Keeping things cool is a vapor chamber cooling system (vapor chambers that allow for more effective heat dissipation).
  • There is 64 GB of fixed storage available (a 128 GB model is expected to follow), which can be expanded via microSD card.
  • A 24-bit DAC audio adapter is supposed to ensure optimal sound, with the headphone connection made via USB rather than a headphone jack.

This is what the camera can do: Razer relies on an improved dual-camera system with 12-megapixel sensors from Sony (wide-angle lens with optical image stabilization and telephoto lens with 2x zoom).

  • The aperture values are specified as f/1.75 and f/2.6.
  • Support for HDR video recording at up to 30 fps in 4K resolution is provided. The latter also applies to the 8 MP front camera.
  • The camera performance, which was often criticized in the predecessor, is reported to have improved, yet tests indicate it still can’t keep up with other top models.
  • Razer also emphasizes that the selfie camera is well-suited for filming oneself during game streams.
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The Gaming Features

The Android 8.1 (update to Android 9 is expected) with NovaLauncher offers numerous gaming optimizations from Razer in terms of graphics and sound. Particularly regarding Dolby Atmos support and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, which is supposed to provide a smoother gaming experience. Supported games are listed on the manufacturer’s site Razer.com*.

The implemented “Game Boost” mode is intended to continuously deliver maximum performance and provide other setting options, such as a customized power-saving mode.

  • In terms of equipment and computing power, the Razer Phone 2 is overall well-equipped for current mobile games.
  • The colleagues from Gamestar.de noted, however, that battery life can quickly interfere with the gaming experience: In a gaming test with Fortnite, it ended after just over three hours.
  • However, the low temperature under load is praised, and its focus on the panoramic mode makes the smartphone very suitable for gaming, even if the Razer Phone 2 dispenses with game controllers.
  • Otherwise, the smartphone holds up well in daily use on the mobile network and with occasional usage for games and videos for a good day (8:31 hours).
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Test Summary

Most press reviews praise the exceptionally smooth scrolling of the display, although the color values do not quite reach current OLED equivalents.

The excellent speakers are also praised, as well as the fact that the smartphone usually stays comparatively cool under load. The adjustable logo with lighting is often highlighted as a positive gimmick.

Criticism mainly focuses on the mediocre camera and the somewhat clunky design of the housing. All in all, however, positive assessments outweigh the criticisms, and the Razer Phone 2 is described as a good gaming and entertainment smartphone.

  • The Verge: “The Razer Phone 2 will not change the smartphone market, but it could change the way mobile gamers view regular flagship smartphones.”
  • IGN: “Razer’s improved phone is great for gaming, but it needs more work before it’s a great all-round device.”
  • Cnet: “It improves upon the original Razer Phone in almost every way, but battery life and photo quality are disappointing.”
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Who is the Razer Phone 2 suitable for? For owners of the first Razor smartphone, the upgrade is not really worth it. However, those with gaming ambitions switching from another manufacturer and who do not have high-end camera requirements can consider it.

However, at 849 euros, the smartphone is not necessarily inexpensive and is primarily suitable for enthusiasts, while casual gamers can also rely on other smartphones with sufficient computing power. The model can be ordered directly from Razer.com:

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Pokémon GO: Halloween event 2018 brings ghosts and candies

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Niantic has officially announced the Halloween Event 2018 in Pokémon GO. This includes new Shinys, Gen-4 Ghosts, and a new Raid Boss.

Trainers have been eagerly waiting for the announcement of this year’s Halloween Event. Now Niantic has revealed when it starts and what bonuses are in play.

Halloween in Pokémon GO – Start, End, and Bonuses

When does it start? The spooky event starts on the evening of October 23rd in Pokémon GO. In Germany, this is the usual time at 10:00 PM.

How long does the event last? You have a little over a week to take advantage of the bonuses. The Halloween Event in Pokémon GO ends on November 1st at 10:00 PM.

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What bonuses are available?

  • Special Ghost and Dark-type Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
  • A new Shiny will be released.
  • You will receive double candies for catching Pokémon.
  • New field research tasks focused on Ghost and Dark-type Pokémon will be added.
  • Additionally, new special research projects that are only active for a limited time will be available.
  • A new Raid Boss from the 4th Generation is waiting for you.
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Ghosts in the wild: Ghost and Dark-type Pokémon like Drifloon and Skuntank will appear more frequently in the wild. You have the chance to find Shiny Drifloon.

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New Raid Boss: In line with this spooky event, Trainers will find the Raid Boss Giratina for the first time in Raid Battles. The legendary Pokémon of Dragon and Ghost type belongs to the 4th generation. With these Pokémon, you can easily counter Giratina.

How long will Giratina stay? The Pokémon will remain longer than the event. You can battle it until November 20th at 10:00 PM.

More Style Gear: In the shop, you will also find suitable clothing for the spooky event.

Do you have enough space in your bags? New Pokémon are coming back to the wild. Trainers are requesting more slots.

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MMORPG Bless starts today for free on Steam – What to expect

Lucas Kaczynski Lucas Kaczynski Reading time 4 minutes

The Asia MMORPG Bless Online is leaving Early Access today and is available for all players as a free-to-play version on Steam. Who should take a look at this MMORPG?

After a five-month Early Access phase on Steam, all players now have the opportunity to try out Bless Online for free.

What can players expect from Bless?

Bless is a classic MMORPG that you can play with both a tab-target and an action combat system. Expect the usual “Kill X of these” or “Bring Y there” quests.

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Bless focuses on clearly defined classes: In Bless Online, you can choose from currently 6 different classes. Each class has a more or less defined role within a group. For example, the Paladin is a very good healer, while the Berserker can deal significant damage.

Groups in dungeons usually consist of a healer, a tank, and two damage dealers.

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Features of the MMO: To give your character tasks in Bless, there are many different activities you can engage in.

  • In Bless Online, you will find numerous dungeons to explore. To simplify your search, there is a party finder tool, although many groups simply ask for players in the chat.
  • Bless is a PvP MMO. Once you leave your faction’s safe zone, you can be attacked and killed by enemy players at any time. There is an item in the game that prevents PvP for a limited time.
  • In addition to open-world PvP, you can also compete with other players in various PvP modes. The Peninsular War is a battlefield for 30 players. Additionally, there is an arena and guild PvP.
  • Bless Online allows you to tame many monsters and add them to your collection as pets or mounts. At launch, there were over 660 different monsters to collect. For the F2P launch, there will be a special flying mount for returning players.
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What’s new with the release of Bless? Prior to launch, Bless Online received an update that raised the maximum player level from 45 to 50. Additionally, the endgame has been expanded with a new raid for 10 players.

At launch, you will finally be able to play Bless Online in German. Previously, players had to have basic English skills to play the Asian MMO.

Who should check out Bless Online?

If you played Bless at launch and then stopped, it’s worth taking another look at the MMO. Neowiz has worked on Bless Online over the last 5 months, implemented new content, and improved performance.

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A classic AAA MMO: However, players who have not yet had a chance to look at the MMO should take an interest. Bless is especially appealing to players who want to experience a classic MMO again. The game features the Holy Trinity, and you rely on groups for PvP and PvE content.

But don’t expect as action-packed a combat system as games like Tera or Black Desert offer. The combat system in Bless Online is relatively slow.

For those who want to wait: We will soon summarize reactions to the launch.

Update 24.10: Players have already given initial feedback on the release version of the game.

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How did Early Access go?

The Early Access launch of Bless at the end of May 2018 was accompanied by several MMO sites. However, over time, player interest in the MMORPG declined.

Bless Online started with more than 34,000 players and settled at around 600 in the last weeks. This was due to various issues.

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Reasons for player decline: Though Bless Online’s developers responded quickly to player feedback, they couldn’t fix a dupe exploit, performance issues at launch, and a poor PvP balance quickly enough or at all. However, there was also positive feedback. Particularly the revised combat system and the publisher’s quick response to criticism were well received by players.

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What does the future hold for Bless?

This gives players hope: Neowiz has repeatedly asserted in recent weeks that they are putting all available resources into launching Bless Online cleanly on Steam. The publisher has regularly provided the MMO with new content during Early Access, fixed bugs, and resolved issues. Neowiz believes in Bless Online and that players will return to the MMO at launch.

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The rating of Bless on Steam has improved in recent days. At the beginning of October, 82% of players rated the MMO negatively. The rating has since improved, and now only 56% of users rate the game negatively.

Players are skeptical: Bless Online has already failed in Russia, South Korea, and Japan. Some players predict that the game will end up with the same fate in the West. They can’t imagine that simply switching to the free-to-play model will help. The core gameplay has barely changed during Early Access after all.

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You can download Bless Online for free on Steam starting today at 7 PM.

At Gamescom 2018, Neowiz announced the action MMO Bless Unleashed, which uses assets from Bless Online and is available for Xbox One. Players’ accusations that Bless Online was only released in the West to finance Bless Unleashed were denied by Neowiz.

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Fortnite is testing new gliders – Will there soon be no fall damage?

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

With Fortnite, developer Epic has announced an experiment. With update 6.20, gliders will function differently and can open a second time. This will make the Limited Time Mode “Soaring” the new normal for a week. Fans are concerned: Will there be no fall damage anymore?

This is the experiment: When update 6.20 goes live in Fortnite, players will be able to reopen gliders if they are at least three floors, about 10 meters, high in the air. The glider will open upon pressing a button.

So far, this was only possible in a special mode “Soaring”. With update 6.20, reopening the glider will be possible in all game modes. The special feature of the Limited Time Mode back then will thus become the new norm.

This applies to Solo, Duo, or Squad matches. The experiment will last for a week initially.

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This is the old mode: The mode “Soaring 50’s” arrived with patch 5.21 on August 15, 2018. However, this was only a mode for 50 players – the new normal will be open to all. The other features of the mode, such as more jump pads, will not be included.

Does Fortnite eliminate fall damage with this?

The main impact of the experiment: The change will significantly reduce fall damage, because players can just float again when they would otherwise fall to their death.

However, this could also make Fortnite significantly more dynamic. If you wanted to pull off insane air stunts with the glider in the past, you had to get a launch pad in Fortnite.

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This is what Epic wants to learn: Epic wants to know how one such mechanic affects the game.

When will update 6.20 come? This is still not entirely clear at the moment. However, the update could be rolled out on Wednesday morning, October 24, between 10:00 and 12:00 noon.

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Fans initially skeptical

How players are reacting: The “Glider Deploy Test” is already provoking some reactions in the reddit forum.

  • It seems clear that this change removes fall damage from the game unless you fall awkwardly on a slope; otherwise, players would always be able to avoid fall damage.
  • There are concerns that it may become unnecessary to destroy enemy buildings, as they will not fall to their death but simply glide away.
  • Some find this effect good in special modes but are unsure if they want the glider to reopen in all modes; they fear it could make Fortnite “too cozy.”
  • Overall, it seems the change is viewed more critically and fans are initially skeptical.

But if it turns out terrible, Epic will surely reverse the change quickly. In any case, the test is only scheduled for one week.

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Steam Leak reveals dates for Fall, Halloween, Winter Sale 2018

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

This leak regarding the Steam sales probably does not suit Valve at all. The dates for the upcoming discount campaigns have already been published. Are these the dates for the Autumn, Halloween, and Winter Sale?

Every year, gamers look forward to the big sales events on Steam. Hundreds of game titles are drastically reduced in price, and most players can pick up a few titles that will then languish unplayed in their Steam accounts for years.

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There is always a big secret surrounding the exact dates of these sales, but in 2018, the guessing seems to be over. An internal developer source has revealed the dates for the upcoming discount campaigns to Kotaku.

The dates for the Steam Sales 2018

Which sales are we talking about? The dates have been published for:

  • Steam Halloween Sale
  • Steam Autumn Sale
  • Steam Winter Sale
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When does the Steam Halloween Sale take place? The Halloween sale starts, not surprisingly, around Halloween. The discount event begins on October 29 and runs until November 1.

When does the Steam Autumn Sale take place? The Autumn Sale lasts a week as in previous years and starts on November 21. It ends 6 days later on November 27.

When does the Steam Winter Sale take place? The largest event is the annual Winter Sale around the Christmas shopping period. For two weeks, there are plenty of discounted games on Steam, namely from December 20, 2018, to January 3, 2019.

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Please keep in mind that these dates are not yet officially confirmed, but the leak seems credible. According to this information, you just have to wait a few more days until the Halloween Sale, the first discount event, begins.

Are you already looking forward to the various discount actions? Or have you learned from previous years and are only buying what you can actually play? How large has your “Pile of Shame” become by now?

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